26.
Treatments
• SMS, Current irrigation system without rain sensor
and with a soil moisture sensor controller
• EDU+RS, Current irrigation system with rain
sensor & seasonal run time guidelines
• RS, Current irrigation system with rain sensor
• WOS, Current irrigation system without a
sensor

37.
But will ET controllers work in the real
world?!
Residential study in Hillsborough County…
• 38 residential cooperators in Hillsborough Co.
o 21 homes have an ET controller
o 17 homes are a comparison group
• All volunteers are moderate to high water users

40.
The Answer is NOT Only Smart Controllers
• Smart Controllers have water conservation
potential but….

41.
The Answer is NOT Only Smart Controllers
• Smart Controllers have water conservation
potential but….
• Target “high” water users
• Must be implemented with hands on
training of contractors
• Ongoing certification/verification program
should be implemented